Content Writer | Updated On - Apr 27, 2026
NTA released CUET PG 2026 results on April 24, 2026. Candidates can download their scorecards from exams.nta.nic.in using application number and password. The exam was conducted across 15 days in March 2026 in CBT mode.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CUET PG 2026 results on April 24, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the Common University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) can now access their scorecards through the official website exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/.
Students need to log in using their application number and password to download their results and verify their performance.
The CUET PG 2026 exam was conducted for admission to postgraduate programmes across central and participating universities in India. The exam was held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across 15 days from March 6 to March 27, 2026.
A total of 8.7 lakh candidates registered for CUET PG 2026, with 5.39 lakh candidates appearing for the examination, representing a 61.51% attendance rate.
Along with the results, NTA has released the final answer key on April 24, 2026, after expert verification and consideration of candidate objections raised during the April 11-14 objection window.
| Direct Link: CUET PG 2026 Result Out |
A total of 198 universities are participating in CUET PG 2026, comprising 45 Central Universities, 24 Government Institutions, and 89 Private and Deemed Universities. These include BBAU Lucknow, BHU, JNU, and University of Delhi. These institutions will now prepare merit lists based on the CUET PG scorecards provided by NTA and conduct their individual counselling processes.
How to Download the CUET PG 2026 Result?
- To download the CUET PG 2026 result, candidates must visit exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/.
- Click on the result download link on the official website.
- They should enter their application number and password or date of birth to access their scorecard.
- The scorecard would be displayed with essential information including candidate name, roll number, subjects appeared, marks obtained, percentile or score, and qualifying details.
Candidates are advised to download and save their scorecards for future reference and counselling processes. The evaluation of multiple-choice questions has been carried out using the final answer keys, and raw marks obtained by each candidate have been considered for result computation.
CUET PG Result 2026: 503 Service Unavailable
The National Testing Agency (NTA) officially declared the CUET PG 2026 results today, April 24, leading to a massive rush on the official website. This sudden surge in traffic has caused the portal to crash, leaving thousands of students facing a "503 Service Unavailable" error. This problem occurs because too many people are trying to log in at the same time, causing the server to reach its limit.
To avoid this technical glitch, students are advised to stop refreshing the page constantly. Repeatedly hitting the refresh button can lead to a temporary block, as the system might mistake a user for a computer bot.
Instead, candidates are advised to check their scores during "off-peak" hours, such as late at night after 11 PM or early tomorrow morning before 7 AM, when the traffic is much lower.
Another helpful tip is to use "Incognito Mode" in the browser or clear the search history. This ensures that the browser is not reloading an old error page and is trying to reach the live website instead.
CUET PG 2026 Expected Cutoff
Following the CUET PG 2026 result announcement, experts have shared expected cutoffs showing a steady rise in competition.
- For general category students, top universities like JNU and DU are projected to have the highest requirements, with scores ranging between 225 and 260 out of 300.
- Popular institutions like BHU and Jamia Millia Islamia are also expected to see a jump in their qualifying marks.
- While reserved category students will receive a relaxation of 10 to 50 marks, each university will release its own final merit list for admissions starting in May.
| University | Expected 2026(out of 300) | 2024(out of 300) | 2025(out of 300) |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Delhi (DU) Arts: 220–240 / Sci: 200–225 |
225–250 | 215–240 | 220–245 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) MA: 230–250 / MSc: 210–235 |
235–260 | 225–250 | 230–255 |
| Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Arts: 215–235 / Sci: 200–225 |
220–242 | 210–235 | 215–238 |
| Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Arts: 190–215 / Sci: 185–210 |
195–220 | 185–210 | 190–215 |
| University of Hyderabad (UoH) Sci: 195–220 / Hum: 185–210 |
198–225 | 188–215 | 195–220 |
| Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Arts: 185–210 / Sci: 180–205 |
190–215 | 180–207 | 185–210 |
| Pondicherry University Arts: 165–190 / Sci: 160–185 |
168–195 | 158–185 | 165–190 |
| BBAU Lucknow Arts: 160–185 / Sci: 155–180 |
162–188 | 152–178 | 158–183 |
| Central University of Kerala Arts: 158–182 / Sci: 155–178 |
158–185 | 150–175 | 155–180 |
| Sikkim University Arts: 140–165 / Sci: 135–160 |
142–168 | 132–158 | 138–163 |
How many students appeared for CUET PG 2026?
The candidate participation reflected strong representation across gender and category lines. Female candidates constituted the majority with 2,32,965 registrations and 1,98,060 appearances, demonstrating significant women's participation in postgraduate education.
- The General category led with 1,60,099 registrations, followed by OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) with 1,37,809 registrations, ensuring diverse representation across socio-economic backgrounds.
- The examination maintained an inclusive approach with representation from all reserved categories, including SC, ST, and EWS candidates.
- The question papers were available in English and Hindi (bilingual format) except for language, M.Tech/Higher Sciences, and Acharya papers. Each test had a duration of 90 minutes.
- NTA deployed 267 City Coordinators, 731 Observers, and representatives from Government Cyber Security Agencies across examination centres.
- Live CCTV surveillance was implemented in all centres, and AI-based video analytics with virtual observers monitored the examination process.
- Jammers were installed to prevent unfair practices through electronic devices, and a Central Control Room at NTA headquarters monitored all examination centres in real-time, including centres outside India through coordination with Indian Embassies and High Commissions.
Gender-wise Candidate Statistics
| Gender | Registered | Appeared |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 2,32,965 | 1,98,060 |
| Male | 1,78,391 | 1,47,151 |
| Third Gender | 10 | 9 |
| Total | 4,11,366 | 3,45,220 |
Category-wise Candidate Statistics
| Category | Registered | Appeared |
|---|---|---|
| General | 1,60,099 | 1,31,748 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 1,37,809 | 1,18,165 |
| SC | 45,954 | 38,518 |
| ST | 36,653 | 29,897 |
| EWS | 30,851 | 26,892 |
| Total | 4,11,366 | 3,45,220 |
CUET PG 2026 Top Courses with Highest Registration and Appearance
According to the official result notification released by NTA, the examination data reveals significant demand for management and technology-related postgraduate programmes.
- General Management emerged as the most sought-after course with 66,188 registrations and 47,372 appearances, reflecting strong interest in business administration and management studies.
- Computer Science and Information Technology programmes attracted 39,422 registrations with 31,274 candidates appearing, highlighting the growing demand for technology-focused postgraduate education.
- Life Science and Psychology programmes also demonstrated substantial interest with 25,047 and 19,429 registrations respectively, indicating diverse career aspirations among postgraduate candidates.
| Subject/Course | Registered | Appeared |
| B.Ed. (B.Ed.-M.Ed. Integrated, B.Ed. HI, B.Ed. ID, B.Ed. VI, Lifelong Learning) | 29,810 | 21,069 |
| General - Management | 66,188 | 47,372 |
| General | 59,016 | 40,643 |
| Data Science, AI, Cyber Security, Computer Science/Engineering/Technology | 9,428 | 5,442 |
| Computer Science/Information Technology/Artificial Intelligence | 39,422 | 31,274 |
| Life Science | 25,047 | 20,791 |
| Psychology/Applied Psychology | 19,429 | 15,359 |
| Mathematics; Applied Mathematics; Electronics | 13,215 | 9,130 |
| Microbiology/Applied Microbiology | 12,658 | 10,018 |
| Sociology | 11,136 | 7,112 |
Top 10 CUET PG 2026 Universities
What’s Next For Students?
After result declaration, participating universities will publish their merit lists and cutoff marks in May 2026. Qualified candidates must register for counselling at their respective universities' official websites.
During counselling, candidates will select their preferred institutions and programmes based on their CUET PG scores and category.
Universities will issue provisional admission lists following seat allocation, after which candidates must pay seat booking fees to confirm their admission. The entire counselling process concludes by June 2026, allowing students to begin their postgraduate programmes in July-August 2026.
Candidates are advised to keep their scorecards safe as these are mandatory documents for counselling registration and admission verification at universities.
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